10 Best GIMP Tutorials of 2021 (So Far)

by Michael Davies | Jul 6, 2021 | Best of GIMP, GIMP Graphic Design, GIMP Help, GIMP Photo Editing, GIMP Photo Manipulation, GIMP vs Affinity Photo, GIMP vs Free Software

We’re halfway through 2021, and you know what that means! It’s time for the start of my “Best Tutorials of 2021” list to showcase the most popular GIMP tutorials from the Davies Media Design YouTube channel through the first half of the year....

GIMP vs Affinity Photo: Comparing Two Popular Photo Editors and Adobe Alternatives

by Michael Davies | Apr 5, 2021 | GIMP News, GIMP Photo Editing, GIMP Photo Manipulation, GIMP vs Affinity Photo

Over the past several months I’ve received many requests to make a comparison between GIMP and Affinity Photo – especially after I released my GIMP vs Photoshop: Complete Comparison video. Well, in today’s article, I’ll finally be giving the people what they want!...

25 GIMP Photo Editing Tutorials for Photographers

by Michael Davies | Oct 14, 2020 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Photo Editing, GIMP Tutorials

Photo editing is GIMP’s bread and butter – it’s what the program was made for after all! GIMP is described first and foremost as a free photo editor – helping you improve the color, sharpness, lighting, etc. of your photos with myriad tools and...

How to Edit a Photo in GIMP (10 Steps)

by Michael Davies | Mar 31, 2020 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Photo Editing

GIMP is first and foremost a photo editor – it can do many things beyond simple photo editing, but it was built to help everyday people get the best out of their photography. That’s why in this tutorial I’ve decided to show you a simple photo editing process for...

How to Use the Curves Tool in GIMP

by Michael Davies | Mar 3, 2020 | GIMP Basics, GIMP Photo Editing, GIMP Tools, GIMP Tutorials

The curves tool is a sophisticated way to adjust the brightness and contrast of your image, as well as color correct your image. It is similar to the levels tool in the type of adjustments it makes to your image, as well as the fact that both tools use a histogram to...

Top 5 Stock Portrait Photographers on Pexels

by Michael Davies | Feb 3, 2020 | GIMP Help, GIMP News, GIMP Photo Editing

Stock photography is a quintessential resource for any designer or photo editor looking to practice their skills, manipulate photos, or create designs for their personal or professional projects. Often times, however, we can spend hours on end looking for the right...